Alaska State Troopers Press Release of Monday, December 16, 2024
Any charges reported in these press releases are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
A Detachment
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AK24126344
Location: Happy ValleyType: MIW 5thDispatch Text:
On 12/16/24 at 1310 hours, Troopers responded to a disturbance between neighbors in Happy Valley. An investigation showed no criminal offense occurred between the neighbors during the disturbance. During the investigation Phillip Lopez, 67 of Happy Valley, was found to be in possession of a concealed firearm and failed to notify Troopers immediately upon contact as required by law. Lopez was given a summons to appear in court and released.
Posted on 12/16/2024 6:20:42 PM by DPS\djcox
B Detachment
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AK24119485
Location: WasillaType: Sexual Assault IIDispatch Text:
On 11/25/2024 at 0214 hours the Alaska State Troopers received the report of a sexual assault in Wasilla. Investigation revealed that Cameron Ratcliff, age 18 of Wasilla, committed the crime of sexual assault in the 2nd degree. Cameron was arrested on 12/16/2024 and remanded to Mat-Su Pre-Trial where he was held without bail.
Posted on 12/16/2024 5:33:13 PM by DPS\kdoakes
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AK24126181
Location: Big LakeType: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage OnlyDispatch Text:
On 12/16/2024 at approximately 0556 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Big Lake Road and Maplewood Drive in Big Lake for a motor vehicle collision. No injuries were reported.
Posted on 12/16/2024 6:11:30 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24126307
Location: Big LakeType: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage OnlyDispatch Text:
On 12/16/2024 at approximately 1203 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to Big Lake Road in Birch Lake Drive in Big Lake for a motor vehicle collision. No injuries were reported.
Posted on 12/16/2024 6:14:11 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24126343
Location: WasillaType: Motor Vehicle Collision - Damage OnlyDispatch Text:
On 12/16/2024 at approximately 1301 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a vehicle v. light pole collision on Parks Hwy and Swan Drive in Wasilla. No injuries were reported.
Posted on 12/16/2024 6:15:18 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24126438
Location: PalmerType: DrugsDispatch Text:
On 12/16/2024 at approximately 1633 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report from Valley Pathways School in Palmer of a student in possession of a controlled substance. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/16/2024 6:16:30 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24126047
Location: PalmerType: BurglaryDispatch Text:
On 12/15/2024 at approximately 1219 hours, Alaska State Troopers responded to a residence on Diana Ave. in Palmer for a reported Burglary. Investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/16/2024 6:18:19 PM by DPS\rranderson
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AK24126170
Location: WasillaType: Criminal Mischief 5 DVDispatch Text:
On 12/16/2024 at approximately 0212 hours Alaska State Troopers received a report of a disturbance on Granite Lane in Wasilla. Investigation revealed Charles Stokes, 40 of Wasilla, damaged property at the home. Charles was remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial and charged with Criminal Mischief 5 DV.
Posted on 12/16/2024 5:35:06 AM by DPS\cjkopy
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AK24115237
Location: PalmerType: Warrant ArrestDispatch Text:
On 12/16/2024, Court Services Officers assigned to Palmer Judicial Services arrested Jade Shell, age 26 from Big Lake. Shell had an active warrant for her arrest for failure to appear for arraignment on 11/12/2024 on the original charge of Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree. Shell was remanded to Mat Su Pretrial with bail set at $250 cash appearance.
Posted on 12/16/2024 9:38:36 AM by DPS\mtshelley
C Detachment
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AK24048959
Location: UnalakleetType: Fail to Register - Sex OffenderDispatch Text:
On December 16, 2024, AST remanded to Gerald Sagoonick (34 yoa of Unalakleet) to Goose Creek Correctional Facility pursuant to an arrest warrant for two counts of failing to register/update his sex offender registration. The arrest stems from an investigation initiated in May 2024 in Unalakleet.
Posted on 12/16/2024 11:45:52 AM by DPS\bjwassmann
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AK24125784
Location: NapaskiakType: Theft - VehicleDispatch Text:
On 12/15/2024 at approximately 10:17 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of a theft of a snow machine. The vehicle was recovered. The case is closed.
Posted on 12/16/2024 12:36:31 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
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AK24126030
Location: MarshallType: Assault - DVDispatch Text:
On 12/15/2024 at approximately 11:13 hours, Alaska State Troopers received a report of an Assault- DV. The investigation is ongoing.
Posted on 12/16/2024 12:37:26 PM by DPS\tjsmith3
D Detachment
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AK24126179
Location: North PoleType: Robbery, Assault 3Dispatch Text:
On 12/16/2024, Alaska State Troopers in Fairbanks responded to a disturbance in North Pole. The investigation found that a suspect robbed a victim of his cell phone and committed Assault 3rd degree. The victim declined to press charges.
Posted on 12/16/2024 7:41:54 AM by DPS\japoole
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AK24126166
Location: North PoleType: DWLSDispatch Text:
On 12/16/2024 Troopers stopped Larry Miller (42M) of North Pole, AK for an equipment violation. Investigation revealed he had a suspended license. He was remanded to FCC without incident.
Posted on 12/16/2024 8:03:35 AM by SOA\kjlousch
E Detachment ...No news reported.
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AK Wildlife Troopers ...No news reported.
AK Bureau of Investigation
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AK24116620
Location: WasillaType: Possession of Child PornographyDispatch Text:
In November 2022, the Alaska Bureau of Investigation Technical Crime Unit conducted an online investigation for child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The investigation revealed a user who was downloading and sharing CSAM files online. The user was identified as Steven Manasco, age 39 of Wasilla. On 12/16/24, Manasco was contacted by the TCU, ABI Mat-Su, and US Department of Homeland Security Investigations, and found to be in possession of CSAM files. Manasco was arrested without incident on five counts of Possession of Child Pornography and remanded to Mat-Su Pretrial facility on no bail.
Posted on 12/16/2024 4:57:23 PM by SOA\nlbucknall
AK Bureau of Highway Patrol
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AK24125214
Location: WasillaType: MICS 5Dispatch Text:
On 12/12/2024 at approximately 1310 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a Blue Dodge Caravan for an operator license infraction. The driver, Theodore Knutson, age 60 of Wasilla, was in possession of methamphetamine in his vehicle. Knutson was charged with Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance 5th Degree.
Posted on 12/16/2024 9:26:21 AM by DPS\glstephens
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AK24122589
Location: WasillaType: Warrant Arrest, MICSDispatch Text:
On 12/04/2024 at approximately 1453 hours, the Highway Interdiction K9 Team conducted a traffic stop on a Gold Lincoln sedan for an equipment violation near Church Road. The driver was identified as Paul Wilton, age 30 of Wasilla. Investigation revealed Wilton to have a felony arrest warrant and was possibly in possession of controlled substances. Following a positive K9 indication the vehicle was impounded pending a search warrant. Wilton was remanded to MAT-SU Pretrial on his arrest warrant and the narcotics investigation is on going.
Posted on 12/16/2024 9:30:55 AM by DPS\glstephens
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